If there’s one thing that any concealed carry training regimen should include, it’s dry firing practice. And plenty of it. Some might even argue that it’s the most important training a concealed carrier can do. Dry firing is the surest way to master trigger control and tame recoil anticipation. Just about anyone who’s considered an … Read more
[ED: We ran this post back at the beginning of the pandemic, in the days when gun stores were jammed and lockdowns had just been ordered. There were lots of first-time gun owners who couldn’t get even basic training IRL. Over two years later, we now have millions of new gun owners who can, have … Read more
As we pointed out in Three Things Every Concealed Carrier Should Always Carry, a gun, a comfortable holster and a phone are the basic tools you need for daily concealed carry. Sort those out and you’re off to a very good start. As for “gun fighting skills,” once again, this article is aimed at newbies. People … Read more
Good dry fire gadgets are well worth their initial cost. Things like the Mantis X10 aren’t cheap, but they provide a ton of training capabilities, even when the upfront cost seems rather high. Revolutionizing dry fire isn’t easy to do, but occasionally someone finds a way. Today we are talking about the DryFireMag from a … Read more
Good trigger management is one of the first things I work on with my students. It’s a fundamental part of shooting that will lead you to better control over your handgun and, ultimately, more accurate shots. It’s also a skill that’s well within every shooter’s ability to learn and improve as long as they … Read more
Are the ranges closed near you? Dry fire training is a great way get some trigger time in at home. Champion shooter Doug Koenig reviews the importance and training value of dry practice. Want to improve your shooting? Incorporate dry practice in your training regimen, but please do it safely. Transcript follows below the video. … Read more
It’s only been a few days, but are you already starting to climb the walls from being in such close proximity to family members? Are video games not your thing? Looking for something productive to do during your coronavirus quarantine? Here are three dandy gun-related ideas to keep you busy (and sane). 1) Clean and … Read more
Getting to the range takes time, effort and money. Those are things lots of gun owners don’t have nearly enough of. So if you can’t get to the range as often as you’d like, how do you keep your shooting skills sharp? Dry fire practice at home has always been a great way to work … Read more
By Jason Steiner Here’s a quick exercise for making sure you get a good thumbs-forward grip on you semi-auto pistol. This grip offers a great deal of control (and therefore accuracy), which explains why it’s the standard grip for top practical shooters. Bonus: this grip is also easy for novices to learn. It might feel a little … Read more
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